Why Use an Agent to Buy a House?

Yes, the internet has made it possible to do a lot of the "looking at homes" legwork yourself, but there’s no substitute for an experienced professional when it's "offer time".

Turbulent times ahead-buckle up. An experienced full-time agent/negotiator who knows the market can save you time, a ton of money and heartache by helping you make the right offer the first time—playing hardball when necessary—and staying on top of the process.

And keep in mind...you, the buyer, do not pay any sales commission. The seller pays your agents commission so there is no reason not to use an experienced agent to help you find a home and negotiate the best terms on your behalf.

Below are some of the services you can expect to get from a Buyer's Agent that you might not be able to obtain on your own. Apart from hearing about listings before homes are available to the public, agents can: